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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Test Bank
400+ Questions and Answers (Verified Revised Full Test Bank)




1. is Hashimoto's disease an autoimmune or a contagious disease?
Ans>> autoim-
mune, not transmittable




2. What is Hashimoto's disease?
Ans>> Hypothyroidism




3. What is dysphagia?
Ans>> difficulty swallowing




4. how many cc are in 1 oz
Ans>> 30cc





,5. how many mL are in 1 cc
Ans>> 1 mL




6. you notice a resident who is not part of your assignment has slid down or
become slumped in their wheelchair in the hallway. what should you do?
Ans>> help them by repositioning them. you don't need to tell the nurse to reposition a
resident




7. a resident is dying and the family requested to assist with the care of their
loved one. is that ok?
Ans>> yes. allow family members to stay and participate in care of the resident, even outside of
visiting hours


8. What is a contracture?
Ans>> a shortening or tightening of muscles and tendons causing the joints to shorten
and become stiff



9. what is the most common cause of contractures
Ans>> inactivity




10. if there is a fire in a facility, should you check the expiration date on an



, extinguisher or activate PASS?
Ans>> activate PASS




11. what is PASS?
Ans>> pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, spray in sweeping
motions




12. if a resident is hard of hearing, how should you communicate?
Ans>> get the resident's attention before speaking and turn down/off background noise, such as
the TV. speak clearly and slowly. don't yell




13. is communicating with gestures or using symbols a form of non-verbal body
language?
Ans>> yes


14. do you wash your hands with your fingertips primarily pointing up or down
Ans>> keep your hands lower than your elbows and your fingertips down




15. is parkinson's disease a mental illness?
Ans>> no, it's a physical illness, however, mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and



,memory problems may accompany the illness




16. what do you do if you find medication on the bedside table?
Ans>> tell the nurse
17. what are the people we care for called?
Ans>> residents / patients / clients
18. how and when should you weigh a resident?
Ans>> use the same scale each time, same time of day, and similar weighted clothes
19. what is HTN
Ans>> hypertension
20. what is TB
Ans>> tuberculosis is a disease in the lungs and has airborne transmission






,21. what is C-Diff

Ans>> clostridium difficile is an intestinal infection that may cause
explosive diarrhea. MUST wash hands, contact precautions are observed
22. define supine position
Ans>> "supine is on your spine", laying on your back


23. if a residents O2 tubing is kinked, whats the first thing you do?
Ans>> unkink it


24. is it a good idea to turn off O2 before someone smokes?
Ans>> yes, a spark from the lighter or O2 concentrator could ignite and start a fire


25. if a resident is on and off O2 throughout the day, which would be a good
time to have them go outside for a smoke
Ans>> during the times they're not on O2



26. what abbreviation is used when a resident doesn't want to be resuscitat-
ed?
Ans>> DNR


27. what to do is an n/g feeding tube is kinked and the flow has stopped
Ans>> unkink it





,28. What is dysuria?
Ans>> painful or difficult urination
29. what is dysphasia?
Ans>> difficulty speaking
30. should you clip nails before or after soaking them?
Ans>> after. soaking a resi- dent's nails will soften them and make it easier to clip
31. when feeding a resident, what should help prevent aspiration?
Ans>> offering sips of fluid often
32. what is required before placing restraints on a resident?
Ans>> a doctor's order
33. when implementing effective body mechanics do we use our legs or our back?
Ans>> our legs
34. what is an ombudsman?
Ans>> a patient's advocate or representative. this person helps resolve conflicts and settles
disputes
35. what is SDS?
Ans>> Safety Data Sheet. facilities are required to have a SDS on site indicating any
chemicals/cleaning agents used on site. indicates potential hazards with use and how to safely clean
spills
36. define OBRA
Ans>> law passed in 1987 that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training and
improved care for residents in long-term care facilities, includ- ing residents' rights
37. what do you do first if there is a fire?
Ans>> RACE, safety of resident is priority


,38. what is RACE?
Ans>> Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish
39. what is important when bathing a resident?
Ans>> provide privacy and don't leave them alone
40. what position should the resident be in for an enema?
Ans>> left sims'
41. what is an adaptive device / assistive device?
Ans>> special equipment that helps a person with a disability perform activities of daily living, such
as walking, eating, or dressing






, 42. what should you do if there is a frayed cord on a piece of equipment
Ans>> re-
move the equipment (take it out of commission), tag it and notify the appropriate personnel
43. would it be better to use a safety razor or electric razor when shaving a
male resident on O2?
Ans>> safety or disposable razor
44. when caring for a tired patient with cancer what should you do?
Ans>> pause, let the resident rest and continue if they can tolerate it, encourage the resident
to help if they're able to
45. what is the first S&S of a MI?
Ans>> chest pain
46. what is a MI
Ans>> myocardial infarction
47. what is S&S
Ans>> signs and symptoms
48. where would you find PPE at a long-term care facility?
Ans>> utility closet
49. how would you measure the height of a bedridden resident?
Ans>> measure head to toe when they're laying supine
50. what is it called when measuring a temperature under the arm?
Ans>> axillary
51. are the emotional needs of the elderly the same as everybody else?
Ans>> yes
52. how long do you count a radial pulse?
Ans>> 30 seconds and multiply by 2

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